Total Crime Rate
3.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane area has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Penketh and Cuerdley , and the 11th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sandy Lane (WA5 2BP) in the last 12 months was 3.4 per 1,000 residents and was 85.5% lower than the Penketh and Cuerdley average (23.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane (WA5 2BP), the main crime hotspot is near Holly Terrace. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penketh and Cuerdley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holly Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holly Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holly Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Phythian Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sandy Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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